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Topolobampo Review No. 2

June 5, 2023May 31, 2023 Jeff the Chef

Make It Like a Man! reviews a tasting menu at Topolobampo, Rick Bayless’ Mexican haute cuisine, Michelin-starred, iconic Chicago restaurant.

"Takato: Japanese-Korean Fusion," from Make It Like a Man!

Takato: Japanese-Korean Fusion

January 3, 2022January 4, 2022 Jeff the Chef

The best restaurant food this foodie has had since lockdown: Takato, Japanese/Korean fusion. Conrad Hilton Ft. Lauderdale. Spectacular!

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Boston Fish Market

June 7, 2021June 6, 2021 Jeff the Chef

Boston Fish Market is not where you’d expect: Chicagoland. This post describes how to deal with the leftovers from their large portions.

"What to Eat in Hawaii," from Make It Like a Man!

What to Eat in Hawaii

September 3, 2019February 8, 2020 Jeff the Chef

I took a Hawaiian holiday and came across some fantastic street food and restaurants (and some great Kona coffee, obviously). And yes, there was some pineapple involved.

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The Big Tasty: Not So Tasty

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Jeff the Chef

The Big Tasty is not so tasty. I had one at the new McDonald’s headquarters, in Chicago’s West Loop.

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Topolabampo Review: Our New Favorite Restaurant

April 23, 2018June 22, 2018 Jeff the Chef

Topolabampo Review: a seven-course tasting menu with wine pairings from our favorite Mexican restaurant in Chicago? No, our favorite restaurant, period.

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Bonjour Cafe Bakery: Authentically French Pastries in the Windy City

September 5, 2017May 24, 2018 Jeff the Chef

Bonjour Cafe Bakery – in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood – bakes up authentically French pastries that are among the best in the city. I was incredibly excited to have them cater the desserts for my wedding.

The Fish

August 7, 2017December 2, 2023 Jeff the Chef

“The Fish,” a sushi bar in downtown Bradenton, Florida, serves wonderful sushi rolls and interesting cocktails.

360: The Restaurant at the CN Tower

January 12, 2017April 30, 2025 Jeff the Chef

360 – the restaurant at the CN Tower – revolves and has floor-to-ceiling glass windows look out upon Toronto, Canada. Here’s our review.

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